NorthCare Hospice & Palliative Care

NorthCare Hospice & Palliative Care offers comprehensive hospice services for you and your loved ones wherever you're most comfortable — your home, a care facility or the NorthCare Hospice House, which is available to patients whose life-limiting illness has become complex and requires symptom management 24 hours a day. Located on the North Kansas City Hospital campus, NorthCare Hospice House provides medical support. NorthCare Hospice is a subsidiary of Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care.

Midwest Transplant Network

North Kansas City Hospital works with Midwest Transplant Network to facilitate organ and tissue donations. Hospital staff members connect potential donors with MTN, which educates families so they can make informed decisions. In some cases, donors have already indicated their wishes, and MTN confirms that information with the family.

Academic Affiliations

We work with high schools, colleges and universities to support studentsinterested careers in healthcare. Through our academic affiliations, wegive students access to a range of hands-on clinical experiences andinstruction.

Nursing Schools

For students pursuing a nursing degree, clinical instruction and hands-on experience are invaluable. Our hospital staff provides both through our nursing school affiliations.

Avila University

Graceland University

Missouri Western State University

Research College of Nursing

University of Central Missouri

University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)

William Jewell College

School of Clinical Laboratory Science

The School of Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) is a 47-week clinical program in which college seniors complete their final year at North Kansas City Hospital. Students learn about the instruments, procedures and clinical experiences common in a hospital laboratory. Upon program completion, students are eligible to become registered CLS medical technologists.

Program affiliates:

Fort Hays State University

Kansas State University

Lincoln University

Missouri Southern State University

Missouri State University

Missouri Western State University

Northwest Missouri State University

Pittsburg State University

Southeast Missouri State University

University of Central Missouri

University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)

University of St. Mary

Northland CAPS

North Kansas City Hospital partnered with the Kearney, Liberty, North Kansas City, Park Hill, Platte County and Smithville school districts to become the premier healthcare partner with the Northland CAPS (Northland Center for Advanced Professional Studies) program. The program provides high school students in the Northland with a pre-professional, innovative and entrepreneurial education that immerses them in professional environments. They complete projects and work with staff members who mentor them and ensure timely, accurate and real project results.

School-to-Career Programs

North Kansas City Hospital believes that partnering with our local schools is a great way to build relationships and encourage students interest in a career in healthcare. Whether they are looking for a rewarding volunteer experience or are aspiring physicians and healthcare professionals who want a behind-the-scenes look at a full-service hospital, our multifaceted program meets the varying needs of high school students.

For more information about our School-to-Career Programs, call 816.691.1684.